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“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NASB) |
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In response to some requests, below is the script from the hilarious “Build-a-god” video produced by the drama team at Frisco Bible Church and shown as part of our study of Isaiah 55. (scene opens with a salesperson behind a counter) (jingle sound and a couple walks in) Salesperson: Welcome to build a god! How may I help you? Wife: We got this gift certificate and would like to use it (hands it to salesperson) Salesperson: This is the gold package which entitles you to eight characteristics for your god. Husband: That sounds good… Salesperson: Okay, let’s get started (hands them a sheet.) Now, what is the most important quality you want in your god? Husband: He better be a really tough dude. Wife: No, he needs to be more like a grandfather…always smiling, sneaks you candy… Salesperson: Ok, we’ll come back to that… How do you want your god to look? Wife: Like a grandfather: white hair…or maybe like George Clooney! Husband: I was thinking more of a Chuck Norris type… Salesperson: Let’s try something easy. Umm, (looking at paper) who do you want your god to love? Husband: Just the people who work hard and pay their taxes and… Wife: I think he or she should love everybody! Husband: Even Hitler? Or your good-for- nothing Uncle Joe? Wife: Ok, not them. (crosses arms) and not your ex-wife and not anyone who cheats at Bunco! But everyone else. Salesperson: OK, (looks flustered) does your god have any taboos? Husband: You mean like “sins” Wife: No sins. Husband: Cheating on your golf score – that’s got to be a sin. Salesperson: You know, we have a special program for couples like you. For just a $199 extra, you can have 20 characteristics! That should be enough for both of you. Wife: Oh, I get it! That way we can each have our own god!! Husband: We’ll take it! (hands card to salesperson) Salesperson: So, do you want the optional warranty? Fade….
Run to the true Lord There is a great deal of build-a-god going on in the world right now. Of course, it has always been that way. However, in previous epochs people would make an idol of wood or metal or concept and call it god. Today, it is far more popular to remake the biblical God in our image. We start a church and throw out the uncomfortable bits of scripture, especially those parts that don’t fit with current social constructs. But think, friends! If you can make God in your image, then who is really in charge? You are, of course! The one who names, the one who creates – that is the one in charge. And if we are in charge, then there will be no rescue. The main point of Isaiah 55 is the phenomenal free gift of God’s salvation. But if we are the godmakers, then that offer is off the table. Therefore, we must repent of our build-a-god thoughts and accept the amazing offer of life for those who trust in God and His Messiah, who paid our debt that those who trust Him might freely receive God’s covenant. “Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance. Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the Lord, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. (Isaiah 55:1-2,7 NASB) |